LD support for unpaid carers

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of support services to unpaid carers, specifically targeting individuals with learning disabilities. This contract, valued at £31,463, falls under the health and social work services category and will be executed within the United Kingdom, primarily in England. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the process is currently in the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 9th January 2025 to the supplier, Making Space.

Services are scheduled to run from 13th January 2025 until 30th September 2025. This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those with specialisations in community, social, and personal services. The procurement was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging diverse business participation.

Companies with experience in delivering specialised support to individuals with learning disabilities would find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities and business growth strategies.